Since its presentation in 2008, Volvo Cars’ mid -range SUV remains particularly popular for customers, finding a wide range of drivers who appreciate safety, quality and premium driving experience. The XC60 was originally manufactured exclusively in Europe and then became the first Volvo model produced in China, enhancing local sales. In 2018, it was declared a World Car of the Year.
The current generation of the XC60 brought the plug-in hybrid drive systems to a wider audience and was the best seller of the European market in plug-in hybrids last year.
For the year of production (MODEL HEAR) 2026, the XC60 was significantly updated, with more modern design, more intuitive user experience, improved comfort and an infotainment system with a more direct response.
“Having grown up in Sweden in the 1980s, I met Volvo 240 as the ultimate family car – you could see one in almost every garage,” Sauses Susanne Hägglund (Suzane Heglund) head of world offer at Volvo Cars. “Today, the XC60 occupies this position in two ways. Not only as the favorite of families, but also as our best seller of all time, which in itself is the absolute proof of success for a car. And now, with recent upgrades, it’s getting even better. “
The ideal family car
The XC60 is the most complete family, ideally combining advanced safety features, Scandinavian design and the practicality of an SUV, in a package that exudes confidence. He has rightly conquered his position as a milestone in Volvo Cars’ proud tradition in the construction of cars that families trust.
For many years, Stisson Wagon Volvo 240 was the most popular choice for families around the world. He was loved for his virtues related to security and his sophisticated driving characteristics. In the eyes of many people, he represented how it should be a stand. Today, the SUV has replaced the Stisson as an obvious family choice and the new XC60 status, as a best seller of all time for Volvo, clearly expresses this change in the needs and desires of customers.
Many of those who grew up with Volvo 240 now choose the XC60 for their own families. And as 240 was associated with their childhood, the XC60 today creates memories of a new generation.
Two cars, one inheritance in security
When Volvo 240 was presented in 1974, it set safety standards that would remain up -to -date for decades. For its time, it had advanced body design, with front and rear deformation zones, as well as reinforced passenger chamber. This type of security cage continues to protect Volvo passengers today.
240 was also one of the first cars to incorporate enhanced protection for side conflicts, which later developed into Volvo patented Side-Side-Impact Protection System (SIPs). In addition, the presentation of Auxiliary Child Seat (Booster), In 1978, it was an innovation in the world first.
The Volvo XC60 continued to be a platform for presenting many advanced security technologies, such as City Safety – The world’s first low -speed automatic braking system at low speeds, in standard equipment, designed to help avoid or mitigate a collision at speeds of up to 30 km/h. The system was introduced in 2008 and has since become standard equipment for new cars around the world.
In another world first, XC60 incorporated operation Oncoming Lane Mitigation In 2017, a system capable of re -sealing you in your lane if you divert to the opposite movement. These innovations have secured the corresponding security awards by independent bodies.
As was the case with 240 in its time, the refurbished Volvo XC60 is one of the safest cars on the road. With advanced security cage and recent active safety and driver support technology, it is designed to protect you and your passengers.
Bridging the distance to a fully electric future
The refurbished XC60, together with other recent upgrades throughout the range of our range, plays an important role in Volvo Cars’ strategy for electric drive, offering purely electric driving, along with the reassuring presence of an internal combustion engine for those who are not yet ready. Volvo Cars figures show that for about half the distance covered by recent plug-in hybrid Volvo around the world is used exclusively electricity.*
Source: Skai
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